Executive Leadership Team

The elected Council is responsible for employing the Chief Executive. Its principal relationship is with the Chief Executive.

The Chief Executive is responsible for establishing and maintaining the operational structure of the Council. A group of senior managers, who are called the “Executive Leadership Team”, manage key portfolio areas.

Council staff provide the elected Council with policy advice and implement policies under the direction of the Chief Executive. They decide the operational approach needed to complete the Council’s policies and to achieve the results the Council wants.

Kelvin Wright

Kelvin is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, and as Chief Operating Officer he leads the Council's Operations Group.

The Operations Group leads and co-ordinates the delivery of integrated services that are responsive to community and customer requirements. These are Customer and Regulatory Solutions, Infrastructure and Recreation and Culture.

The teams in the group are Compliance, Building Services, Environmental Planning, Development, Customer Services, Water and Waste, Transportation, Projects, Asset Operations Planning, Govett Brewster/Len Lye, Puke Ariki, Events and Venues, Parks and Open Spaces.

Liam Hodgetts

Liam is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, and as Group Manager Strategy he leads the strategy and planning functions of Council.

The Strategy Group leads and co-ordinates the Council's annual and long-term plan responsibilities, 30-year Blueprint spatial plan, infrastructure plan and district plan. It also provides governance and administrative support to Community Boards, Council and the Mayor’s office.

The teams in the group are District Planning, Policy, Community Partnerships, Iwi Relationships and Infrastructure Planning and Governance.

Linley O'Neill

Linley is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and as Executive Assistant she is responsible for working in partnership with the Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership Team to improve business performance through proactive executive support.